Here is the latest local information on positive cases in the East Kootenay for the 14 days Nov 27 to Dec 3, 2020

The City of Fernie has directed staff to apply for $853,063 from the province’s Tourism Dependent Communities fund the ‘Journey to Iconic Fernie’ initiative.

So don’t get infected. Be responsible. Hold your kids and friends accountable. We will only get through this together.

Here is the straight talk from the Doctors of BC on COVID-19 and how to stay safe this winter.

Effective January 2021, East Kootenay residents will notice some changes in where container glass can be taken for recycling in the East Kootenay.

There are orders and there are recommendations, the orders are non-negotiable and the recommendations are really for people to use their common sense.

The RDEK would like to remind residents that the provincial system cannot be used for local emergencies such as flood and fire at this time.

Lets keep Fernie’s vibrant and energetic local business community alive, they are the foundation of our community.

Earlier today news surfaced about a worker at Kevin’s Your Independent Grocer in Fernie who tested positive on November 10th. […]

A message asking everybody to work together to Help Flatten the Curve was released by Tourism Fernie and supported by the City of Fernie and the Fernie Chamber.

“We are very excited to announce our brand-new store space in downtown Fernie allowing
customers to purchase from local farmers and producers 12 months of the year” exclaimed
Local coordinator Robyn Peel.

These folk who can work or study remotely have decided that they might as well pack up and move to the mountains